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Clinical Medical Assistant
EKG Technician Certification
Pharmacy Technician
(10 Credits) This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a 12 lead EKG, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140-hours of classroom lecture, hands on labs and an optional 160-hour clinical externship. Tuition includes all textbooks, supplies and the clinical externship coordination (see below.) NOTE: Upon successful completion of this program (140 hours of classroom instruction), students will be given the opportunity to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination for an additional cost.
(3 Credits) This comprehensive 50 hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians and to take the ASPT – Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician exam and other National Certification Exams. This course will include important practice and background information on anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography and stress testing. Additionally, students will practice with EKG equipment and perform hands on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. NOTE: The ASPT Electrocardiograph Technician exam will be given following the completion of this course for an additional charge. All materials and student insurance are included in the course cost. There is no job placement for this course. Current Healthcare Provider CPR required.
(3 Credits) This comprehensive 50 hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings – working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. Recommended: Students should have taken math and science in high school. A high school diploma or GED is required to sit for the PTCB exam. There is no job placement for this course. All materials and student insurance are included in the course cost.
HLT 044 RV 10/9-11/29 STENSTROM CTR NO CLASS 11/22
Condensed Curriculum Staff $1,019 TTh 6:00-9:30 pm 9 Weeks 4151 Samuelson Rd. Room 155
An optional 160-hour clinical externship opportunity will be offered at a healthcare service provider located within 50 miles of Rock Valley College (students must provide their own transportation). To be eligible for the 160-hour clinical externship, students must successfully complete the 140-hour program. Students must also meet the requirements of the (6 Credits) The 60 hour Dental Assisting Program prepares students for healthcare provider (requirements may include a background check, drug entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions – screening, CPR, healthcare insurance, immunizations, physical exam, etc.) Dental Assisting. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the NOTE: This program is not a state accredited Certified Medical Assistant student with all areas program (which is typically a 1-2 year degree program) and you are not of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide qualified to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam (CMA). training in the profesCondensed Curriculum Staff $2,399 HLT 050 RV sional skills required to 10/1-1/16 MW 6:00- 9:30 pm 16 Weeks function as and assistant Oct. 13, 27, Nov. 10, Dec.1, 15 & Jan. 5 Sa 9:00 am - 4:30 pm in the dental practice. STENSTROM CTR 4151 Samuelson Rd. Room 169 This course covers the NO CLASS Nov. 21, Dec. 24. 26 & 31 following key areas and topics – Administrative Aspects include: the (4.5 Credits) This 70-hour course prepares students to function effectively history of dentistry and in many of the administrative and clerical positions in the healthcare dental assisting; introindustry. Administrative Medical Assistants, Medial Secretary, Medical duction to the dental office; the legal aspects of dentistry; policies and Records Clerk, and Health Unit Coordinators are all positions in great guidelines. Clinical Aspects include: introduction to oral anatomy; dental demand. This program covers important entry-level background operatory; dental equipment, introduction to tooth structure; primary and information on anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, insurance permanent teeth; the oral cavity and related structures; proper patient billing and coding, medical ethics, customer service and legal aspects. positioning; dental hand-pieces; sterilization; and other areas. In addition This program is intended to provide students with a well-rounded to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interintroduction to medical administration so that a student can gain the ested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program. There is no necessary skills required - to either obtain or advance to a healthcare state or national certification objective with this course. All materials and administration position. NOTE: This program will prepare you to meet the student insurance are included in the course cost. NOTE: Students will be requirements of the National Healthcare Association’s (NHA)-Certified given the opportunity to participate in a two-week rotation/clinical at a Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam. local dentist’s office upon successful completion of this program. The CMAA exam will be given following the completion of this course HLT 053 RV Condensed Curriculum Staff $1,299 for an additional charge. There is no job placement for this course. All 10/11-12/10 MTh 6:00-9:30 pm 10 Weeks materials are included in the course cost. RVC CLASSROOM BLDG II Room 220A
HLT 056 RV Condensed Curriculum Staff $1,005 10/10-12/3 MW 6:00-9:30 pm 9 Weeks Room 229 RVC CLASSROOM BLDG II NO CLASS 11/21
Dental Assisting
HLT 054 RV 10/8-12/19 STENSTROM CTR NO CLASS 11/21
Condensed Curriculum Staff $1,299 MW 6:00-9:30 pm 11 Weeks 4151 Samuelson Rd. Room 321
NO CLASS 11/22
Medical Billing and Coding Program (5 Credits) This combined 80 hour billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-9 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course covers the following areas: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements. Students will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS). NOTE: Students who complete this course, may be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC-Apprentice), and/ or other National Certification Exams. After obtaining the practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), students can obtain the AAPC CPC® designation. (All materials are included in the tuition fee.) There is no job placement for this course. HLT 069 RV Condensed Curriculum Staff $1,499 10/11-12/20 MTh 6:00 -9:30 pm 10/27 & 11/17 Sa 9:00 am- 3:00 pm 11 Weeks Room 223 RVC CLASSROOM BLDG I NO CLASS 11/22
Healthcare E-Learning Rock Valley College is now offering our new Health Ed Today E-learning courses starting. These courses are highly interactive and provide students with an enriched learning experience. These courses were developed through a partnership with leading education organizations including Pearson Education, E-College and Condensed Curriculum International. Note: ask us about national or state certification opportunities through these courses! Courses include: • 24 hour a day instructor support & course mentors • Engaging labs, student exercises and course videos\ • All textbooks, workbooks and student materials • A new “Career Services” website – to help students advance in their career The following courses are available to you anytime: Pharmacy Technician – $1,299 EKG Technician - $1,299 Medical Billing & Coding – $1,399
Medical Coding ICD-10 Update – - $999 Medical Administrative Assistant – $1,299 Phlebotomy Technician – $1,299 Dialysis Technician – $1,299 Dental Assisting – $1,299 Medical Terminology – $499 ECG / EKG Course for Nurses – $699 Visit us online at www.healthedtoday.com/Rockvalleycollege to experience a Course Demo and to learn more about these exciting new courses!! SPECIFIC REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: First fill out the registration form (located at the last page of this schedule) include e-mail and mail to us, refer to Course # HealthEd. Next register on-line at www. PHO 802 SCC10 healthedtoday.com/Rockvalleycollege . Follow instructions at the partner 11/19-11/26 website. Call our office for help (815) 921-3900. For course details call toll STENSTROM CTR free 1-888-574-6218.
Intraoral Dental Photography (HS-Adult) This class will help you develop an efficient and easy protocol for patient photos with true color rendition. We will explain the camera controls in easy to understand language, and you will actually practice these methods in this class. We will discuss lenses, metering, white balance, and effective use of flash to get the shots you need. This class is for dentists or auxiliaries. Chicago Photo Safaris M 6:00-7:30 pm 4151 Samuelson Rd.
$89 2 Sessions Room 103
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Medical Administrative Assistant